parrot — a tropical bird with brightly colored feathers and a curved beak, known for copying human speech
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tropical bird with brightly colored feathers and a curved beak, known for copying human speech
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærət/
Korean meaning: 색깔이 화려한 열대 조류로, 사람의 말을 따라 하는 것으로 유명한 새
Korean pronunciation: 패-럿 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My parrot learned to order pizza by copying my phone calls!
- Don't just parrot what you read online; think for yourself.
- The parrot at the zoo knows more swear words than most teenagers.
parrot
NOUN//ˈpærət//
a tropical bird with brightly colored feathers and a curved beak, known for copying human speech
Parrot copying human speech
The parrot debates between carrot and ballot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'perrot'에서 유래. 원래는 사람 이름 'Pierre'의 애칭이었는데, 앵무새가 사람처럼 말을 한다고 해서 사람 이름을 붙인 것이 흥미롭다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My parrot learned to order pizza by copying my phone calls!”
“Don't just parrot what you read online; think for yourself.”
“The parrot at the zoo knows more swear words than most teenagers.”
“She could only parrot the French phrases from her textbook.”
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